The best compact SUVs are able to offer a reasonably spacious interior while also providing the benefits of a small vehicle. In other words, they can balance practical size and fuel efficiency with cargo capacity and legroom.
How do two popular members of this class - the 2021 Jeep Compass and the 2021 Kia Seltos - compare on the inside?
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2021 Jeep Compass
Capacity: Five Cargo Area: 801 L Front Headroom: 995 mm Rear Legroom: 973 mm
2021 Kia SeltosÂ
Capacity: Five Cargo Area: 753 L Front Headroom: 978 mm Rear Legroom: 965 mm
When it comes to essential metrics such as first-row headroom and back-seat legroom, the 2021 Jeep Compass stands out as the better option. It also has more cargo space in its trunk area, and it can tow an additional 907 kg thanks to its 2.4L TigerShark engine.Â
To see how the inside of the 2021 Jeep Compass measures up to your expectations, contact our Surrey, BC dealership today.
One of the advantages of an SUV (even a small one) is that it can handle adverse weather conditions better than other types of vehicles. However, not all 4x4s perform the same in snow and rain. How do two of BC, Canada’s most popular subcompacts, the 2021 Jeep Compass and 2021 Kia Seltos, compare in this area?
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Jeep Compass Upland
Ground Clearance: 198 mm Drivetrain: Active Drive 4x4 Traction: Selec Terrain Tires: 225/60R17 all-season HVAC:  Dual-zone automatic Heated Seats: Yes, front
Kia Seltos EX
Ground Clearance: 170 mm Drivetrain: 4x4Â Traction: Drive Mode Select Tires: 215/55R17 HVAC: Â Automatic Heated Seats: Yes, front
With a shiftable 4x4 drivetrain and a traction management system with a dedicated Snow setting, the 2021 Jeep Compass is prepared for winter weather. Thanks to its 198 mm ground clearance, it is also adept at handling off-road driving - making it ideal for Canada's wildest trails.
To test drive the 2021 Jeep Compass Upland, contact our Surrey, BC dealership today.
The 2021 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Elite and the 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo are premium trims that offer special performance and comfort features. Do these two models really bring unique qualities to the road in Langley, BC?
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2021 Compass Trailhawk Elite
Engine: 2.4L TigerShark I-4 Horsepower: 180 Drivetrain: Active Drive Low 4x4 Suspension: Off-Road Transmission: Nine-Speed Automatic Traction Control: Selec Terrain with Rock Mode
The 2021 Compass Trailhawk Elite has a state-of-the-art Active Drive Low 4x4 System and Selec Terrain Traction Management. These components help it achieve excellent all-surface, four-season performance. The Jeep also has more muscle than the Seltos, and it provides convenience features, including a power liftgate, sunscreen glass, and a Uconnect 4C media centre with GPS navigation.Â
Contact our Langley, BC dealership to learn more about the 2021 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Elite.
The 2021 Jeep Compass and 2021 Kia Seltos are in the subcompact SUV market. These autos offer a lot of value for people who do not need excessive space or power. How do the reasonably-priced base trims of the two vehicles compare?Â
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2021 Jeep Compass Sport
Engine: 2.4L TigerShark I-4 Horsepower: 180 Torque: 175 lb.-ft Transmission: Six-speed auto Drivetrain: FWD or 4x4 Seating: Five
2021 Kia Seltos LX
Engine: 2.0L Nu Atkinson Horsepower: 146 Torque: 132 lb.-ft Transmission: EVT Drivetrain: FWD Seating: Five
The 2021 Compass Sport brings a more powerful engine and an available 4x4 drivetrain to Langley, BC. The Jeep is also slightly larger inside, offering 995 mm of front headroom and 770 L of cargo space in a standard configuration. Furthermore, it can tow 907 kg, making it an ideal small utility vehicle.Â
To learn more about the 2021 Jeep Compass Sport, contact our Langley, BC dealership today.